Mary L. Shade

She was born on Thursday, July 16, 1925, in Pueblo, CO, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Chular Trenchak.

She was a graduate of Central High School Pueblo, CO.

She was a floor worker for the former Amy Sportswear, Valley View, prior to her retirement.

She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View; where she was a member of the United Methodist Women's Group and a former custodian.

Mary loved the Phillies and all of the Tri-Valley Sports Teams.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clair G. Shade in 1995. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Trenchak; and two sisters, Helen Hunsaker and Jay Krasovic.

She is survived by two sons, Mike L. Shade and his wife Terry of Warfordsburg, and Marty L. Shade of Valley View; a grandson, Danny True of Hagerstown, MD; a granddaughter, Kelly True of Hagerstown, MD; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, with Rev. Duane Bardo officiating. Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

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